Author Topic: Diode Dynamics LED bulbs (Read 15309 times)

Zac · « **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2014, 05:52:54 pm »

Recently ordered all stage 1 bulbs from diode dynamics as well and really happy with them. Did my map and dome lights in red though.

STiGBR · « **Reply #26 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:57:43 pm »

I was checking out their website to get an LED kit but I only see interior lights for the GD models. Are they the same bulbs as the GR models?

Lights look awesome btw, those reverse lights are crazy bright!

Asstuna · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2014, 06:38:38 pm »

Check the Sylvania website for GR bulb types

unregistered · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2014, 12:18:39 am »

Thanks for the review, OP!

I believe I live in the same building. I'm one level down usually and you'll see my FXT with the WSC plate frame

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 14, 2014, 12:20:12 am »

Windsor Park Plaza?

unregistered · « **Reply #30 on:** June 14, 2014, 10:47:21 am »

That's right! I recognize the absolutely stupid use of green and blue in a poorly lit underground parking to denote 2 different types of spots....

RedndWhite · « **Reply #31 on:** July 12, 2014, 11:27:40 pm »

I put the same reverse lights in...

I'd say visibility has increased.

Asstuna · « **Reply #32 on:** August 29, 2014, 09:50:35 pm »

Bump

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Our Labor Day sale ends on September 1st at midnight!

Coupon codes:
LABORDAY10 = 10% off all orders
LABORDAY20 = 20% off orders over $200

Canuckrz · « **Reply #33 on:** August 30, 2014, 02:44:26 pm »

Quote from: Zac on April 11, 2014, 05:52:54 pm

Recently ordered all stage 1 bulbs from diode dynamics as well and really happy with them. Did my map and dome lights in red though.

I'm considering getting the red for the map and dome lights as well. Not for looks but for function as they look like they'd be less harsh on the eyes at night at the same brightness. How do you find your red leds?

RedndWhite · « **Reply #34 on:** September 01, 2014, 09:51:40 pm »

Quote from: Canuckrz on August 30, 2014, 02:44:26 pm

I'm considering getting the red for the map and dome lights ass-well. Not for looks but for function as they look like they'd be less harsh on the eyes at night at the same brightness. How do you find your red leds?

They're really good at night, definitely not as blinding as the uber white lights that they do have.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #35 on:** September 02, 2014, 11:34:36 am »

Quote from: RedndWhite on September 01, 2014, 09:51:40 pm

They're really good at night, definitely not as blinding as the uber white lights that they do have.

I pulled the trigger last night and placed an $294 order after the 20% off code. Hopefully they live up to the hype and arrive quickly.

soulvaccination · « **Reply #36 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:43:27 pm »

Quote from: Asstuna on August 29, 2014, 09:50:35 pm

Bump

Thanks for the code, good sir. I also took advantage of it for some back up lamps. My "too dark" tint is always an issue in the winter, so hopefully these help out a bit.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #37 on:** September 05, 2014, 02:14:19 pm »

Quote from: soulvaccination on September 02, 2014, 03:43:27 pm

Thanks for the code, good sir. I also took advantage of it for some back up lamps. My "too dark" tint is always an issue in the winter, so hopefully these help out a bit.

Yeah I'm sure I'm going to get to know that tinted white car in the winter feeling pretty intimately as well. Which is why I went LED crazy off the bat.

In other news forgot that what I was buying was in USD. Look on my credit card and I actually blew $335 on LEDs.

Jimmy@Vex · « **Reply #38 on:** September 10, 2014, 10:43:51 pm »

Has anyone been using these for over a year without any failures? Everytime I switch interior bulbs to LED they seem to start flickering and fail within a couple months.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #39 on:** September 11, 2014, 07:21:12 am »

I've had mine in since last winter. So far so good.

Claw · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2014, 05:18:47 pm »

One of my license plate LEDs conked out recently...

Mitnek · « **Reply #41 on:** October 03, 2014, 11:24:16 am »

Any of you guys pickup the mid-range ~200-ish lumens rear bulbs? Or would you say go with the crazy sun makers.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #42 on:** October 03, 2014, 11:42:27 am »

Quote from: Mitnek on October 03, 2014, 11:24:16 am

Any of you guys pickup the mid-range ~200-ish lumens rear bulbs? Or would you say go with the crazy sun makers.

I assume you're talking about the reverse lights? I have yet to install mine to give a proper review of them but I can give the reason why I went with the tiny dieing star level bright ones instead of the mid range.

1.) I have tinted rear windows, they're not limo tint or anything stupid like that, but slightly annoying at night none the less. Therefore balls deep on external lighting would assist backing up greatly.
2.) The actual design of the LED unit itself. The XP50's vs the HP36 have a projector lens built into them to direct the light, so you're not relying mostly on whatever OEM reflectors are in the housing to direct the light.
3.)........

Stig · « **Reply #43 on:** October 10, 2014, 10:24:41 am »

Bought some reverse LEDs for my Gr. Bought the second from the top ones. $60 bucks.
So far they are awesome! Can see the curbs way better when parallel parking at night.

My only compaint would be that the LED bulbs are so huge, you can see them sitting in your tail lights. Not that noticeable though.

Mitnek · « **Reply #44 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:54:25 pm »

Quote from: Stig on October 10, 2014, 10:24:41 am

Bought some reverse LEDs for my Gr. Bought the second from the top ones. $60 bucks.
So far they are awesome! Can see the curbs way better when parallel parking at night.

My only compaint would be that the LED bulbs are so huge, you can see them sitting in your tail lights. Not that noticeable though.

How would you rate the brightness compared to above?

I haven't bought mine yet because I'm hoping to see some of them in action, then decide.

Stig · « **Reply #45 on:** October 15, 2014, 01:12:58 pm »

Quote from: Mitnek on October 10, 2014, 01:54:25 pm

How would you rate the brightness compared to above? I haven't bought mine yet because I'm hoping to see some of them in action, then decide.

I can try and snap a pic for you if you tonight. Its hard to tell because I havent seen those other ones in person. The $60 doller ones are still super bright! I am happy with them. I cant justify spending 90 on reverse LEDs.

Stig · « **Reply #46 on:** October 16, 2014, 07:36:11 am »

Quote from: Mitnek on October 10, 2014, 01:54:25 pm

How would you rate the brightness compared to above? I haven't bought mine yet because I'm hoping to see some of them in action, then decide.

Here are the $60 reverse LEDs on my GR.

Mitnek · « **Reply #47 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:01:42 pm »

Thanks Stig. Lookin' good!

Looks like DD only carries $20/40/90 LEDs now, not the $60 you mentioned. Was it the HP36 also?

Stig · « **Reply #48 on:** October 16, 2014, 01:08:15 pm »

Quote from: Mitnek on October 16, 2014, 12:01:42 pm

Thanks Stig. Lookin' good!

Looks like DD only carries $20/40/90 LEDs now, not the $60 you mentioned. Was it the HP36 also?

Thanks!

I still see them on there? They are the HP11 selected in the drop down menu

http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/2004-2010-subaru-wrx-sti-backup-leds

Mitnek · « **Reply #49 on:** October 16, 2014, 05:14:22 pm »

Duh, we have different cars. My bad. I thought all 08-14 were mostly the same parts.